Yearly Archives: 2016
City Launches Help-A-Hero Operation
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and 19th Ward Alderman Matthew O’Shea announced the Operation Help-A-Hero citywide household item collection drive to assist formerly homeless Veterans moving to permanent housing. Throughout the month… Read more
Students Dare to Dream
By: Ashmar Mandou Students at Catalyst Maria High School will soon unveil one of their most poignant plays called I Dreamed a Dream where they will explore issues of identity,… Read more
City Announces Nomination Period for ‘Chicago’s Top Cabbie’
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) today announced the launch of a citywide competition to find ‘Chicago’s Top Cabbie.’ The public can now nominate… Read more
Anniversary of the Division Street Riots Discussion at San Lucas Church
“The Spark That Ignited Puerto Rican Political Power in Chicago” San Lucas United Church of Christ in Humboldt Park is holding a panel discussion to commemorate the 50th anniversary of… Read more
Illinois Senate Energy, Public Utilities Committee Holds Hearing on Next Generation Energy Plan to Support State’s Clean Energy Future
The Illinois Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee today held a hearing on Senate Bill 1585 – the Next Generation Energy Plan –legislation that would drive Illinois’ clean energy future… Read more
Comcast reveals latest technology for their coverage of the Summer of Soccer 2016 & Olympics Games in Rio
Courtesy of Comcast Comcast announced that for their coverage of the Summer of Soccer 2016, they will use the latest technology to give their subscribers the best possible soccer viewing… Read more
‘Imagine! Inspire! Ignite’ WBDC to Host Entrepreneurship Expo
By: Ashmar Mandou For the 18th year in a row, the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) will soon host its Early Childhood Education Entrepreneurship Expo where industry experts and childcare… Read more
Making the Switch is Easier Than You Think
By: Ashmar Mandou Residents in the Lawndale Community now have the opportunity to be environmentally friendly while cutting costs just by switching over to smart meters. Uzma Noormohamed, Program Analyst… Read more
Eating Recovery Center’s Insight Behavioral Health Center Announces Eating Disorder Treatment Facility
Eating Recovery Center’s Insight Behavioral Health Center (ERC Insight), a trusted provider of comprehensive treatment for eating, mood and anxiety disorders, has rebranded its eating disorder program under a new… Read more
Is Spanish Diminishing Among Latinos?
by Daniel Nardini According to a survey by Pew Research, more Latinos are beginning to use English only at home. The study shows that now 37 percent of those Latinos… Read more »